ABOUT WASHMEN
Established in 2015, Washmen is your go-to app for outsourcing your dry cleaning and laundry. An award-winning pioneer in its industry, Washmen is well recognized for its quality, consistency and convenience. Washmen’s mission is to replace your washing and drying machine using state of the art technology and user-friendly app. The service is aimed at people who lead busy lives and need quick solutions for tasks that consume big chunks of their day.
Washmen operate in Dubai & Abu Dhabi and caters to more than 60,000 users. Washmen’s offices in Dubai, Beirut & Istanbul are home to a steadily growing team of young professionals.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
A Laundry Machine/maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing laundry machines and equipment. The technician will be required to diagnose and troubleshoot laundry equipment malfunctions, perform preventative & reactive maintenance, and repair or replace defective components. The technician should possess a strong understanding of electrical systems, mechanical systems, and plumbing systems, and have experience in the repair and maintenance of commercial laundry machines.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Inspect, maintain, and repair industrial laundry equipment, including washers, dryers, ironers, folders, and press machines.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and cleaning tasks to ensure optimal equipment performance and minimize breakdowns.
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues across laundry and utility systems.
- Repair or replace faulty components such as motors, belts, valves, pumps, and heating elements.
- Install, calibrate, and commission new laundry machinery and related equipment.
- Knowledge of and ability to manage the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of LPG and diesel-fired boilers and steam systems, including steam traps, valves, condensate lines, etc.
- Monitor boiler and steam system performance, track fuel consumption, and maintain related logs.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records using manual logs or CMMS platforms.
- Manage spare parts inventory: track usage, maintain stock levels, and initiate replenishment requests.
- Coordinate with third-party contractors for specialized maintenance tasks, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Collaborate with other technicians and operations teams to ensure timely issue resolution and continuous workflow.
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems related to building utility services will be an added advantage.
- Ensure all tools are properly maintained, third-party certified, and calibrated as required.
- Strictly follow all company safety protocols, including PPE, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and incident reporting etc.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the line manager.
QUALIFICATION & SKILLS:
- High school or Technical Diploma (Polytechnic/ITI in Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanics) or relevant field preferred.
- Vocational or technical training in the repair and maintenance of laundry machines and equipment
- 4-5 years of experience in the repair and maintenance of commercial laundry machines
- Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, drawings and schematics
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Basic computer literacy (for maintenance logs and reporting).
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